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Originally built in 1942, the old Wolfe County High School saw over 60 years as a educational institution, until its closing in 2005. After sitting vacant nearly a decade, the beloved Wolfe county landmark is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and has been transformed into 19 units of mixed-income housing for residents 55 and older.

Old Wolfe County High School

Campton School Apartments

Front View

New Front Entrance

Open Kitchen/Living Room

Kitchen

Bathroom

Community Room

Handicap Kitchen

Handicap Kitchen

Handicap Bathroom

Handicap Bathroom

Community Room

Elevator

Fitness Center

Community Center/Gym

The Campton School Apartments contain 13 one-bedroom, and 6 two-bedroom units. Sixteen of these units are designated as affordable housing, and includes handicap accessible units. Campton School Apartments also house the new Wolfe County Community Center, which features a full size gymnasium, a stage, state-of-the-art lighting and sound technology, and a concession area. The residents can also enjoy 2 community rooms, fitness center, and an elevator.

AU Associates, Inc. is pleased to introduce the 2nd phase of the Parkside Apartment community. AU has transformed a once abandoned lot into 36 beautiful affordable family housing units with contemporary style, that includes one, two and three bedroom units. With this addition, Parkside now has 72 total units, complete with a new playground, and onsite laundry facility.

Davis Park View involves the new construction of fourteen units of affordable family rental housing. The central purpose of the development is to relocate residents displaced by the Newtown Pike Extension project. AU Associates has entered into partnership with the Lexington Community Land Trust on the project in order to maintain the land as affordable in perpetuity. This project consists of the new construction of two single family homes, two duplexes and two quadplexes. Financial partners include Community Affordable Housing Equity Corporation, Central Bank, Kentucky Housing Corporation and the City of Lexington.

Jenkins School is locally significant and listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the largest and finest school to be produced as part of the efforts by Consolidated Coal Company to develop Jenkins, a coal camp, in the coal rich mountains of eastern Kentucky. Jenkins School’s construction in 1912 heralded a dramatic period of coal investment in Jenkins, leading the town to be considered one of the crown jewels of coal towns—Consolidated Coal Company would bring politicians and visitors from all around the United States and abroad to see their accomplishments in this Letcher County settlement. As other Jenkins buildings of this period have been lost to neglect or demolition, Jenkins School and its level of preservation remains as a touchstone to the community’s coal industry heritage. The building was dedicated February 2014.

Consisting of twenty-six affordable housing units for seniors, the Jenkins Senior Citizens Center, and the Letcher County Government Access Television Studio, the adaptive reuse of the historic Jenkins School is the culmination of a decade of work by local preservationists. All homes are accessible by an elevator that serves all levels.

Income and age restrictions apply for all apartments.

Project Features & Amenities

Fully equipped kitchens

Self-cleaning electric range

Energy Star® dishwasher

Energy Star® refrigerator with icemaker

Built-in microwave

Keyless electronic entry

Ceiling fans in all living areas and bedrooms

Window blinds

Central heat & air conditioning

Community laundry room

High speed internet access

Convenient onsite parking

Elevator to serve all floors

Handicap accessible

The Jenkins School Apartments are located at 75 Pane Street, Jenkins, KY 41537.

The former Post Office has been carefully and expertly transformed into comfortable apartments which include all modern systems and amenities. There are 14 gracious apartments in total with ten one-bedroom units and four two-bedroom units. All homes are accessible by an elevator that serves all levels. The furnished Community Room serves all residents.

The old Jackson Post Office is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is locally significant as the as the largest and most elaborately detailed building in the City of Jackson from the early twentieth century. It is the finest example of high style design in the local architectural area and is significant in its relation to the Federal Government and the height of Jackson’s rich coal history. It is now preserved and transformed into fourteen affordable housing units for seniors. The building was dedicated in October 2013.

The Federal Place Apartments offer convenient, comfortable, and affordable living through financing from the Kentucky Housing Corporation, Citizens Bank & Trust Company of Jackson, the Kentucky Heritage Council, and the Kentucky Department for Local Government. Income and age restrictions apply for all apartments.

Project Features & Amenities

Fully equipped kitchens

Self-cleaning electric range

Energy Star® dishwasher

Energy Star® refrigerator with icemaker

Built-in microwave

Keyless electronic entry

Washer and dryer hookups in each unit

Window blinds

Central heat & air conditioning

Community laundry room

High speed internet access

Convenient onsite parking

Elevator to serve all floors

Handicap accessible

Additional storage area for tenants

The Federal Place Apartments are located at 359 Broadway, Jackson, KY 41339.

The landscape and skyline of Old Georgetown Street has transformed into the next generation of urban innovation in Lexington. ARTEK was developed by AU Associates and brought to life under the capable design expertise of K. Norman Berry Architects.

Situated amongst the rolling horse farms in one of Kentucky’s loveliest small towns, Midway is home to a bounty of antique shops, gracious historic homes and businesses reflecting the slower paced life of a bygone era, while providing all the necessities for comfortable living.

Midway has numerous houses of worship, a multitude of civic and religious organizations, restaurants and shops, and is the home to Midway College, a four-year women’s college, with outstanding community cultural offerings. Its small town ambiance is a refreshing change from the frantic bustle of city life, yet Midway’s shops and businesses provide all the necessities for comfortable living.

The Midway School Apartments, recipient of the Blue Grass Trust Award for Historic Preservation, are centrally located on historic Winter Street, just minutes away from Lexington, Frankfort, Versailles and Georgetown. Interstate 64 provides easy access to Louisville as well.

Midway school Apartments offer gracious living at various rent levels through financing from the Kentucky Housing Corporation as well as Citizens Commerce National Bank of Versailles. Income limits will apply for some apartments.

Project Features & Amenities

Elevator to serve all floors

Individual apartment unit climate control

State of the art security system with electronic entry system, emergency call indicators, and sprinkler system

Nestled in the charming community of Irvine, this solid, well-built school has been thoughtfully restored to its rightful place as a focal point of the area. Modern amenities have been added to make the Irvine School Apartments the place to live in Estill County, Kentucky.

The property was originally built in 1920 as an elementary school and has remained as such until this renovation. There are 17 apartments in total with eight two-bedroom units and nine one-bedroom units. All two-bedroom units have two full baths.

The majestic St. Francis building, located in one of downtown Louisville’s most exciting neighborhoods, was initially constructed to serve as the YMCA in 1913. The Beaux Arts architecture of this structure, including magnificent palladian windows, ornate scrolled plaster ceilings and carved limestone detailing, is now the urban center of an innovative and exciting mixed-use development.

This 120,000 square foot building is now the focal point for 58 stunning apartments, including studio, one and two bedroom homes, along with a truly exceptional two-level penthouse. It also has approximately 18,000 square feet of retail and office space on the ground and first floor levels. Along with this exciting blend of uses, it is the home to St. Francis High School, an innovative downtown center of academic and learning excellence.

Within the treasured and progressive community of Glasgow, just a block away from the town square, this 1920’s building reflects the artistry of the past—ornamental limestone, traditional cornucopia detail, and uniquely etched brick work.

The Liberty School classrooms and offices have been carefully and expertly transformed into beautiful apartments with generous living areas. The apartments feature high ceilings, large windows, spacious closets, individually controlled thermostats, and a state of the art security system. A management office and convenient laundry facilities with washers and dryers are also offered onsite.

There are 20 gracious apartments in total with four two-bedroom units and sixteen one-bedroom units. All homes are fully accessible with a new elevator that serves all levels.

The Liberty School Apartments offer convenient and comfortable living at various rent levels through financing from the Kentucky Housing Corporation as well as Community Affordable Housing Equity Corporation. Income and age restrictions will apply for some apartments.

Project Features & Amenities

Fully equipped kitchens

Traditional oak cabinetry

Self-cleaning electric range

Dishwasher

Frost-free refrigerator

Pantry in kitchens

Kitchen pass-through to dining areas

Paddle fans in living area and bedrooms

Handicap accessiblity

Tall ceiling heights

Abundant natural light

Window blinds

Individual climate control

State-of-the-art security system

On-site management office

Electronic entry

Complete fire suppression system

Emergency call indicators

Central laundry room

Cable TV access

High speed internet access

Landscaped grounds

Convenient on-site parking

Elevator to serve all floors

Cultured marble vanity tops

Linen closet in each apartment

The Liberty School Apartments are located at 307 South Liberty Street, Glasgow, KY 42141.